David Roberts

Demands of Bahraini Protestors are ‘do-able’

Demands of Bahraini Protestors are ‘do-able’

DAVID ROBERTS: Meeting protestors demands for ‘equality’ and ‘respect’ will help the Bahraini authorities go a long way to solving the pressing issues they’ve faced over the last week.

 Michael J. Totten

Libya: People are People, Even When World’s Apart

Libya: People are People, Even When World’s Apart

MICHAEL J. TOTTEN: Two years ago I spent time in Libya. It seems like a good time to revisit my experience of a kind people but an overarching, clamping presence.

 Steve Royston

Bahrain: Retaining Reason in a Battle of Emotions

Bahrain: Retaining Reason in a Battle of Emotions

STEVE ROYSTON: It’s 4am. Outside my window there’s a full moon , the harbinger of madness. Cocks are crowing and the thak-thak-thak of nearby helicopters has woken me.

 The Moor Next Door

Algerian Authorities Well Positioned to ‘Tough Out’ Protests

Algerian Authorities Well Positioned to ‘Tough Out’ Protests

TMND: With a divided leadership and worries among the populace regarding their motives the protest movement in Algeria faces considerable challenges.

 James M. Dorsey

New Libyan Stadium Sets Stage for Confrontation

New Libyan Stadium Sets Stage for Confrontation

JAMES DORSEY: Gaddafi intends the opening of the Benghazi stadium to be a show of popular support, but activists fear it could become the setting for clashes.

 Common Ground News Service

A Message for the Region: Non-violence works

A Message for the Region: Non-violence works

MICHAEL NAGLER: Too little has been made of the measured, disciplined, non-violent approach of the majority of the Egyptian protestors. It’s an approach that is likely to pay substantial dividends.

 Mondoweiss

George W: Inspiration of Egypt’s Revolution?

George W: Inspiration of Egypt’s Revolution?

DAVID SAMEL, MONDOWEISS: It will seem outrageous to Egyptians who risked life in pursuit of democracy but, according to U.S. neo-cons, they owe a debt to the former President.

 Juan Cole

The Top Five Effects of Egypt’s Revolution

The Top Five Effects of Egypt’s Revolution

JUAN COLE – Events are moving quickly around the Arab World following the departure of Hosni Mubarak. I highlight, what I believe, are the most significant developments.

 Steve Royston

Egypt: A Role Model for the ‘Have Nots’

Egypt: A Role Model for the ‘Have Nots’

STEVE ROYSTON: Regional fallout from the events in Tunisia and Egypt is expected. But other countries around the world have been watching.

 David Westley

Today, We All Want to Be Egyptian

Today, We All Want to Be Egyptian

DAVID WESTLEY: Today the world looks at Egypt in a new light. After decades in the shadows, it again is in the limelight, only this time it is not just shining a light for the Arab world, but for the world as a whole.

 Ramzy Baroud

Listen to Egypt Roar! Rediscovering Courage

Listen to Egypt Roar! Rediscovering Courage

RAMZY BAROUD: The word ‘revolution’ is overused in the Arab world. What’s happening today in Egypt is rather more deserving.

 James M. Dorsey

Al Ahly Opposes Matches in Support of Protesters

Al Ahly Opposes Matches in Support of Protesters

JAMES DORSEY: Al Ahly SC has publicly rejected plans by the Egyptian Football Association, to restart suspended league matches behind closed doors.

 James M. Dorsey

Iran Postpones Tehran Football Matches

Iran Postpones Tehran Football Matches

JAMES DORSEY: Iran’s Football Federation has postponed league matches in Tehran to prevent celebrations of the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic revolution turning into anti-government protests.

 Matt J. Duffy

UAE Media Breaks Silence on Emirati’s Arrest

UAE Media Breaks Silence on Emirati’s Arrest

MATT J. DUFFY: The next move would be to follow up on the article. Interview Hammadi’s family, for instance. But, that’s probably asking too much…

 Common Ground News Service

Why Egypt’s Faith Should Hold no Fear For the U.S.

Why Egypt’s Faith Should Hold no Fear For the U.S.

DALIA MOGAHED: The majority of Egyptians want democracy and see no contradiction between the change they seek and the values to which they surrender.

 Sultan Al Qassemi

Egypt and Zolm: The Road From Revolt to Change

Egypt and Zolm: The Road From Revolt to Change

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: If the Egypt uprising of 2011 can be summed up in a single word, it is zolm, defined as “oppression, tyranny, inequity, unfairness, injustice, abuse”.

 Naseem Tarawnah

Jordanian Youth Are ‘Disengaged’ from Politics

Jordanian Youth Are ‘Disengaged’ from Politics

NASEEM TARAWNAH – A ‘compare and contrast’ between protests in Jordan and those of Egypt or Tunisia produces one striking difference – the absence of young people.

 Steve Royston

Watching Egypt – The View From The Other Side of the Arab World

Watching Egypt – The View From The Other Side of the Arab World

STEVE ROYSTON: I have had a few conversations whether Egypt will impact Saudi. My answer would be no – at least not in the current conditions.

 Eman-Al-Nafjan

How are the Saudis Reacting to the Regional Turmoil?

How are the Saudis Reacting to the Regional Turmoil?

EMAN AL NAFJAN: Shocked as they are by the events in Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and Jordan there are strong historical reasons why Saudis remain viewers, not participants.

 Brit in Beirut

A Region in Revolution, With One Constant – Change

A Region in Revolution, With One Constant – Change

BRITINBEIRUT: The events in Egypt came as a surprise to many (not least, it appears, the U.S State Department), however in the Middle East conflict is never far from the surface.